Data: BLS LAUS Updated: May 2026 • National rate: 4.3%
Across 26 tracked locations in Tulsa Area, the average unemployment rate stands at 4.6% as of May 2026. This is 0.3 pp above the national average of 4.3%.
Employment is broadly improving: 23 locations recorded a month-over-month decrease versus 1 that increased. Arrows indicate change from previous month.
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| Unemployment Rates for Selected Locations in Tulsa Area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Current May 2026 |
Prev. Month |
6 Months Ago |
1 Year Ago |
| Adair County, OK | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Bartlesville, OK | 4.7% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Chautauqua County, KS | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Cherokee County, OK | 3.9% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Craig County, OK | 4.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Creek County, OK | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Delaware County, OK | 4.5% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Haskell County, OK | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.4% |
| Latimer County, OK | 4.6% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Mayes County, OK | 4.0% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| McIntosh County, OK | 5.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| Montgomery County, KS | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Muskogee, OK | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Muskogee County, OK | 5.4% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Nowata County, OK | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Okmulgee County, OK | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Osage County, OK | 4.5% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Owasso, OK | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Pawnee County, OK | 4.8% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 3.7% |
| Pittsburg County, OK | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.0% |
| Rogers County, OK | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Tulsa, OK | 4.3% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Tulsa County, OK | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Wagoner County, OK | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Washington County, OK | 4.7% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
As of May 2026, the average unemployment rate across 26 tracked locations in Tulsa Area is 4.6%. Individual locations range from 3.8% to 5.9%. Click any location on the map or table to explore sub-area data.
The three locations with the highest unemployment rates in Tulsa Area as of May 2026 are: McIntosh County (5.9%), Muskogee (5.6%), Muskogee County (5.4%). These areas are highlighted in red/pink on the heat map.
The lowest unemployment rates in Tulsa Area are found in: Broken Arrow (3.8%), Rogers County (3.8%), Cherokee County (3.9%). These locations appear in blue on the heat map.
The U.S. national unemployment rate for May 2026 is 4.3%. This is 0.3 pp above the national average of 4.3%.
Local area unemployment data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, typically 3–4 weeks after the end of the reference month. This page reflects data released for May 2026. Figures may be subject to revision in subsequent releases.
Unemployment data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Data is subject to revision. Figures reflect not seasonally adjusted rates unless otherwise noted. ZipDataMaps.com is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.